Your Research Proposal

A research proposal for an MPhil or PhD programme forms an important part of your application and there are two possible routes to devising a suitable proposal.

1. The first is to develop your research proposal in consultation with an academic member of staff based in the School. You should make contact with a potential supervisor before you apply to discuss your research proposal and to find out if they have capacity to supervise you.  See below for advice on how to find a PhD Supervisor.
   
   
2. The second option is to apply for an advertised staff-driven proposal.  Staff-driven projects are usually advertised from October onwards to commence the following October. Details of both funded and unfunded projects may be found by searching Queen's University's PhD Opportunities.

How to Find a PhD Supervisor

We suggest you contact the relevant academic member of staff before you apply. Potential supervisors may be found on our School website or through the University's Find a PhD Supervisor database.

How to Apply

Once you have identified a potential supervisor and completed your research proposal, you should submit your application to the Queen’s University Portal: https://go.qub.ac.uk/pgapply ensuring you upload official copies of all relevant transcripts and final degree award certificates (for completed qualifications).

For those who are self-funding, it is possible to apply for a place to study towards a PhD at any time . Part-time study is also possible for self-funded students.